An American military funeral in Belast, Ireland. On Oct. 11, twelve American soldiers, victims of the Otranto and also several pneumonia cases, were buried in the City Cemetary. The band of mourners who marched behind the coffins included representatives of the American and British army and navy, of the Red Cross, and various local civic organizations. There was also the Lord Mayor, the American Consul and others

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card.
Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: A.R.C. London.
Group title: Otranto Disaster.
On caption card: 11 October, 22 November 1918, date received.
Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952.
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Temp note: Batch 21